• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 7 for criminal defense attorneys in Illinois. Compare 3,380 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Aurora Barrington Hills Bedford Park Belleville Chicago Decatur Des Plaines Downers Grove Elgin Hoffman Estates Joliet Kildeer Naperville Norridge Oak Lawn Peoria Rockford Schaumburg Springfield Waukegan
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Algonquin Arlington Heights Bartlett Berwyn Bloomington Bolingbrook Calumet Park Champaign Chicago Heights Cicero Crystal Lake Danville East Saint Louis Evanston Glendale Heights Glenview Green Oaks Hainesville Harwood Heights Lake Barrington Lockport Lombard Long Grove Melrose Park Mettawa Mount Prospect Oak Park Orland Hills Orland Park Palatine Quincy Saint Charles Sauk Village Skokie Tinley Park Wheaton
    Illinois lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    Illinois Has 3380 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 16806 Reviews

    Howard Jay Wise

    Howard Jay Wise

    4.931 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 21 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division, Traffic Division, Misdemeanor Division, Felony Preliminary Hearings ...
    Rating:  9.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Charles Matthew Miller

    Charles Matthew Miller

    5.041 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: After graduating from Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, Illinois, I enlisted in the United States Navy where I spent the next four years serving my country at home and overseas. I was stationed at many places throughout the count...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Lynn T. Palac

    Lynn T. Palac

    4.311 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor with more than 15 years experience in working criminal cases including federal crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Currently focused on Effectively Fighting For You in DUI and Criminal cases. I'm available to work wi...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Steven H. Mevorah

    Steven H. Mevorah

    4.994 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Steven H. Mevorah is the founder of the Illinois law firm Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, with offices in Lombard, Bloomingdale, and Naperville (by appointment only). With a legal career that began in 1979, Mr. Mevorah brings significant experience ...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    David Guy Stevens

    PRO

    David Guy Stevens

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Driver Defense Team: The Law Firm For Drivers
    Rating:  8.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Jeremy Wayne Sackett

    Jeremy Wayne Sackett

    4.913 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on criminal defense and representation in orders of protection, landlord evictions, and expungements. I spent 6 years as a prosecutor for the Madison County State's Attorney's office and bring that courtroom-intensive experienc...
    Rating:  9.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Kostas Kostopoulos

    Kostas Kostopoulos

    4.621 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Gus Kostopoulos is a former prosecutor with over 18 years experience successfully handling criminal law matters. As a prosecutor, Mr. Kostopoulos was nominated to first chair in the courtroom. Mr. Kostopoulos handles all criminal defense matters i...
    Rating:  9.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Francis McMahon

    Michael Francis McMahon

    4.817 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: 40 years of experience in criminal defense! As a former prosecutor, McMahon knows how to beat your case. He provides a level of legal advocacy that can truly make a difference when you are trying to beat your case or when you are negotiating your ...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Edward J. Austin

    Edward J. Austin

    5.04 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "A straight shooter, will work the personal relationships on behalf of his client. Strong appearance in the court room commands the attention of states attorney and confidence of the judge to gain the advantage defendant is looking for in a lawyer."
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Jerald Novak

    Jerald Novak

    4.9134 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have ...
    Rating:  9.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Haytham Faraj

    Haytham Faraj

    4.817 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Commercial
    Bio: There are a lot of lawyers who know the law and are good lawyers. Unfortunately, there are very few great lawyers. A great lawyer is someone who not only knows the law but also takes the time to listen to the client, understand the client's proble...
    Rating:  9.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Jason Brooks Going

    Jason Brooks Going

    5.062 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jason B. Going is no stranger to courtrooms across various states. As a criminal defense and personal injury attorney, he has represented hundreds of clients from traffic tickets to felonies and from slip and falls to motor vehicle accide...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Joe Messineo

    Joe Messineo

    4.992 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Messineo received his bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University, Chicago, IL and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. During law school, Mr. Messineo was a 711 law clerk at the Cook County Sta...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Sara A. Garber

    Sara A. Garber

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
    Rating:  9.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Warren J. Breslin

    Warren J. Breslin

    4.65 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Preeminent Legal Ability Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for info...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Christopher C. Syregelas

    Christopher C. Syregelas

    5.05 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal ...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Jason S Dreifuss

    Jason S Dreifuss

    5.017 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Jason S. Dreifuss believes that there is only one way to represent clients who are locked up, charged, or under investigation: fight with the same ferocity as if he were representing a member of his own family. That means tireless work to keep you...
    Rating:  9.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Steven Richard Hunter

    Steven Richard Hunter

    4.818 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Gun Law and more
    Bio: I am a graduate of the highly ranked University of Michigan Law School. My legal education laid the foundation for my career as a criminal defense attorney. I have specialized in criminal defense for over 35 years. In that time I have tried thousa...
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Steven Paul McCollum

    Steven Paul McCollum

    5.015 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: McCollum Hodgkinson, P.C. is a criminal and juvenile defense law firm, formerly known as Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C., and has been in business since 1995. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Steve McCollum was the Chief Deputy S...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    John Patrick Lonergan

    John Patrick Lonergan

    5.055 reviews
    Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My name is John P. Lonergan. I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing law since 1992. I devote my practice to the handling of criminal and family law matters. Licensed in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, I have extensive experience in protec...
    Rating:  9.7
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset